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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.85, 1,259.97 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.85, 1,259.97 and 352.89 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.85 : 1,259.97 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.85/1,259.97 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.85x = 1,259.97 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.85x = 444,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,630.81/839.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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